to attract interest; to capture attention
that well-known ...; the one and only ...; that; those; the
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
objection; dissent; protest
first time; first; initial
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
body odor; body odour; personal odor; personal odour; characteristic (of someone)
whole; entire; harmonious; well-rounded
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse
Kansei era (1789.1.25-1801.2.5)
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
Tenna era (1681.9.29-1684.2.21); Tenwa era
reform; reformation; reorganization
newly-opened land; recently-settled region; frontier; new residential area; new development
forbidden; prohibited; banned; taboo
to take into consideration; to use one's discretion
last years; closing years; last days; closing days; end; last stage
to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
general situation; general trend; general tendency; large majority (of a group, faction, etc.); majority group
every ...; every other ...; at intervals of ...; with ... in between; ... apart
kouta; traditional ballad accompanied by shamisen
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
woman employed in a restaurant or teahouse, often for entertainment or sexual services
kettle (used in tea ceremony)
to provide; to arrange; to install
camp stool; folding stool
counter for chairs or seats; foot; leg
dirt floor; room with dirt floor; pit (theater seating); parterre
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; kissaten; traditional type of coffee shop with a retro atmosphere
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
business discussion; negotiation
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
article for sale; goods for sale; main attraction; specialty; For Sale
essence; the best; chic; smart; considerate; understanding
to concentrate; to focus on; to devote; to stiffen; to become tense
wide (esp. of clothing); broad
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic